Kährs

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Södra Sverige; Småland med öarna;
Location of affected unit(s)
Kalmar, Nybro
Sector
Manufacturing
(16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials
16 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
16 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
285 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
17 March 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Kährs is planning to cut its staff in Nybro and Kalmar by 285. Notice has been given to the Länsarbetsnämnden (regional employment board) and negotiations will be initiated with the trade unions as soon as possible. The goal is to achieve a 20 percent rise in productivity. It is calculated that the reduction in staff will lower costs by 80 million SEK per year.

Sources

  • 17 March 2004: Press Release by Kährs
  • 17 March 2004: Dagens Nyheter

Citation

Eurofound (2004), Kährs, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 59071, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59071.